Auto retiree murdered in Harper Woods home

Harper Woods police are looking for a cream color Cadillac Seville that was stolen by an individual who police believe shot and killed a 60-year-old man.

Police Chief Jim Burke identified the dead man as Johnny Lee Buckner who lives in a home in the 18700 block of Old Homestead. Burke said investigators believe that Buckner was the victim of a robbery or home invasion.

“We don’t have much to go on at this point and we’re still looking for Mr. Buckner’s 2001 Cadillac,” Burke said. “Mr. Buckner was found at 11:25 p.m. on Wednesday by his grandson who lives with him and was out for the evening.”

Burke said Mr. Buckner was a retired auto worker. His car’s license plate number is 8JWA60.

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“Mr. Bucker was a normal guy who was home during the robbery or home invasion,” Burke said. “At this point we are not disclosing how the intruder got into the house (which is west of Interstate 94.)”

Burke said the car has a darker tan roof.

Anyone with information on the murder is asked to call Harper Woods police 313-343-2530. Crime Stoppers (800-773-2587) is offering a $2,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the shooter.

Callers need not identify themselves. Callers are given a secret number that they use in collecting the reward.